Recycling Used Auto Parts in the UK

We all know that it is important to keep our cars in good working order and sometimes that means buying used auto parts to cut down on cost. Having the knowledge and ability to do the work on your car is a great way to save money and often time, as well.

Recycled Car Parts

When cars stop working or when they are involved in an accident, they are often bought up by salvage yards or breakers. They do this specifically to sell the parts of the car. Finding car parts at one of these businesses makes sense because a large percentage of a salvaged car is perfectly serviceable when you look at the individual pieces. Things such as tail lights, mufflers, interior seats and the like can work like new when placed in another vehicle. Not only does this save you money over buying a new part, it is also good for the environment because it keeps the parts out of landfills.

Where to Find Used Parts

There are plenty of salvage yards and breakers throughout the UK and you can find them in the telephone book or check on the Internet to find one near you. These businesses often sell or rent car tools and accessories to help with your car project, too.

There are also quite a few that sell only online and offer free overnight delivery of the parts you order. All of these businesses offer the service of finding a part for you if they don’t have it in stock.

Businesses to Check With

Here are a few websites to look at for the parts you need:

Breakeryard.com – online only

Secondhandcarpartsuk.com – Essex

Car-transplants.co.uk, as Repairables Salvage Sales in Cheshire

Carsnparts.net in Wallingford

Japanesecarparts.org.uk in Norfolk

Metrosalvage.co.uk in Bolton

Checking with one of these is sure to provide you with the used auto parts you need for your next car project.